Accessibility Statement for BloggerEd
BloggerEd is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all visitors and strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should be able to access and use our website. To that end, we are dedicated to providing a website that is:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Conformance Status
The BloggerEd website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard.
Accessibility Features
We have implemented the following features to enhance accessibility:
- Alternative Text: We provide descriptive alternative text for all meaningful images and non-text content to ensure users of screen readers can understand the content.
- Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse to access all content and functionality.
- Sufficient Color Contrast: We ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors to make content readable for users with low vision or color blindness.
- Clear and Consistent Navigation: We use a clear and consistent navigation structure to help users easily find the information they need.
- Resizable Text: Users can easily resize text using their browser settings without losing content or functionality.
- Forms Accessibility: All form fields are properly labeled and provide clear instructions to assist users in completing them. We also provide error messages that are clear and easy to understand.
- Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML elements to structure our content, which helps screen readers and other assistive technologies interpret the content accurately.
- ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.
- Video Captions and Transcripts: All video content includes captions and/or transcripts to make it accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Specific Accessibility Measures Taken
Beyond the general features, we've taken specific steps to ensure a high level of accessibility throughout BloggerEd:
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular accessibility audits using both automated tools and manual testing to identify and address any accessibility issues.
- User Testing: We involve users with disabilities in our testing process to gather feedback and ensure that our website meets their needs.
- Training: Our development and content creation teams receive ongoing training on accessibility best practices to ensure that accessibility is considered throughout the development lifecycle.
- Content Style Guide: We maintain a content style guide that includes guidelines for creating accessible content, such as writing clear and concise text, using headings appropriately, and providing descriptive links.
- Dynamic Content Accessibility: When adding dynamic content (e.g., using JavaScript), we ensure it is accessible by providing fallback options and using ARIA attributes to update screen readers about content changes.
- Focus Management: We carefully manage focus order on interactive elements to ensure a logical and predictable navigation experience for keyboard users.
Known Limitations
Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility of BloggerEd, there may be some limitations. Below is a description of known limitations, and potential solutions. Please contact us if you observe an issue not listed below.
- Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these with accessible versions. In the meantime, please contact us if you need assistance accessing the information in these documents.
- Third-party plugins and widgets may not always be fully accessible. We are working with vendors to ensure that these components meet our accessibility standards.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of BloggerEd. Please let us know if you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our website:
We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days.
Technical Specifications
Accessibility of BloggerEd relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and any assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer:
These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.
WCAG Adherence Details
Here's a more detailed look at how BloggerEd adheres to specific WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria:
- 1.1.1 Non-text Content: All images, icons, and other non-text content have appropriate alternative text descriptions.
- 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: Information, structure, and relationships are conveyed through semantic HTML and ARIA attributes.
- 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum): Text and background color combinations meet the minimum contrast ratio requirements.
- 2.1.1 Keyboard: All functionality is operable through a keyboard interface without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes.
- 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context): The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its programmatically determined context.
- 2.4.6 Headings and Labels: Headings are used to convey the structure and hierarchy of content. Labels are provided for all form elements.
- 3.1.1 Language of Page: The language of each page is programmatically determinable using the `lang` attribute in the `` tag.
- 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation: Navigational links and elements are presented in a consistent order across the website.
- 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: For all user interface components (including but not limited to form elements, links and components generated by scripts), the name and role can be programmatically determined; states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically set; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies.
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web
Assessment Approach
BloggerEd assessed the accessibility of this website using the following approach:
- Self-evaluation: The website was evaluated internally by our team using a combination of automated tools and manual testing.
Formal Complaints
If you have a formal accessibility complaint, please provide a detailed description of the issue, the specific URL where you encountered the problem, and your contact information. We will investigate your complaint promptly and take appropriate action to address the issue.
Date of Statement
This statement was created on October 26, 2023 and last updated on October 26, 2024.
Ongoing Efforts
Our commitment to accessibility is ongoing. We continuously monitor our website, implement improvements, and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards and best practices. We believe that accessibility is not a one-time effort but an integral part of our development process.